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  1. The Norman House, Castle Keep & Motte

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    The Norman House, Castle Keep & Motte

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    Historic Site

    CHRISTCHURCH

    Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11th Century to protect the town. The once luxurious Constable's House, now in ruins, has the oldest Norman chimney in Britain and was built around 1150. The Castle saw action in the Anarchy about 1147 and…

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  2. Christchurch Castle ruins, Dorset

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    Christchurch, CHRISTCHURCH

    Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11th Century to protect the town's and river access to the interior of Wessex.

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  3. Place Mill at Christchurch Quay, Dorset

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    CHRISTCHURCH

    Christchurch Quay is a popular attraction for all the family. It lies in the upper reaches of the harbour on the northern banks of the River Stour.

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  1. St. Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve

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    St Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve

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    Country Park/Nature Reserve

    CHRISTCHURCH

    The highest area of land in Christchurch is also part of the largest and most significant area of heathland in the Borough providing habitat for rare species such as the Smooth Snake and Sand Lizard.

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  2. Mudeford Quay

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    MUDEFORD

    Mudeford Quay is situated at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour and provides spectacular views out to sea and back to Christchurch town.

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  3. Mude Valley

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    Mude Valley

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    Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH

    An urban wildlife corridor made up of Mudeford and Peregrine Woods, including a variety of natural habitats - woodland, grassland, the river and associated wetlands. It includes amenity areas and is surrounded by extensive urban development. The…

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  4. Stanpit Marsh, Mudeford, Dorset

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    Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve

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    Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH

    Stanpit Marsh is situated on the north side of Christchurch Harbour, just below the confluence of the rivers Avon and Stour. The Marsh is home to over 300 species of plants, 14 of which are nationally rare and endangered.

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  5. Southbourne beach with message overlay: #RespectProtectEnjoy #LeaveOnlyFootprints

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    Southbourne Beach

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    Bournemouth

    Southbourne Beach is one of Bournemouth's favourite Blue Flag award winning beaches, particularly loved by the locals for its wide, exceptionally clean, sandy and shingle beaches situated further to the West of Bournemouth, away from the hustle and…

  6. Steps in the cliff

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    Hengistbury Head

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    Bournemouth

    Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs.

  7. Nature Reserve, Conservation, walks

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    Purewell Meadows Nature Reserve

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    Purewell, CHRISTCHURCH

    Purewell Meadows is a nature reserve with four hectares of public open space, most of which is grasses and sedges but there are also a large number of flowering plants. These include Ragged Robin and Devils Bit Scabious.

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  8. Mudeford Sandbank, Dorset

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    Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH

    A unique spit which adjoins the ancient headland of Hengistbury Head and forms a natural barrier between the harbour and the open sea. The area is designated a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI).

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    Christchurch Harbour

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    Mudeford, CHRISTCHURCH

    Christchurch Harbour was formed about 7,000 years ago when the sea level rose at the end of the Ice Age. Christchurch Quay and Quomps lie in the upper reaches of the harbour and on the northern banks of the River Stour.

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  10. Tutton's Well

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    Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH

    The oldest link to antiquity which the town possessed, the ‘constant never-failing stream of water of uncommon purity’ which erupted here was renowned for its medicinal virtues, especially for eyes, and hawked as The Christchurch Elixir.

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  11. Fisherman's Walk Beach

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    Bournemouth

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  1. Adventure Wonderland Characters, Bournemouth

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    Adventure Wonderland

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    Hurn, CHRISTCHURCH

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    Dorset’s multi award-winning family theme park, Adventure Wonderland, with its great range of rides and attractions is the perfect spot for unlocking the family fun.

    Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket
  2. Aerial view of Highcliffe Castle

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    Highcliffe Castle

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    Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH

    A family-friendly, magnificent Grade I Listed 1830s mansion, built by Lord Stuart de Rothesay, surrounded by beautiful wooded grounds. There is direct access to the nearby sandy beach and Steamer Point nature reserve.

    Price Free to £24.00 Per Ticket
  3. Russell-Cotes art gallery and museum - exterior

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    Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

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    BOURNEMOUTH

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    • Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020We're Good to Go

    The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum houses important collections of paintings, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, world-wide collections and contemporary craft commissions.

    Price Free to £20.00 Per Ticket
  4. Highcliffe Castle Beach

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    Highcliffe Castle Beach

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    HIGHCLIFFE, Christchurch

    A beautiful, rural, shingle and sand beach set against tree-lined cliffs.

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  5. Highcliffe Beach

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    Highcliffe Beach

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    Highcliffe, CHRISTCHURCH

    Highcliffe Beach is just a few minutes walk from the village centre and has excellent cliff top parking.

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  6. Friars Cliff Beach, Christchurch - photo courtesy of Phil Cobb

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    Friars Cliff, CHRISTCHURCH

    This shingle and sand beach is an ideal spot for a family trip to the seaside. Beach huts line the promenade which is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

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